CITY OF WINDY HILLS

Minutes of Regular Council Meeting

June 11, 2018

The Council and Officers of the City of Windy Hills met at the Sojourn Community Church, 2501 Rudy Lane, at 7:00 P.M.  Mayor Ising called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:  The following were present:

MAYOR	COUNCIL MEMBERS	OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
E. James Ising	Helen Davis	Sandy Moore
	Kate Greer	Jim Hodge
	Lou Phillips	Steve Teaford
	Marianne Rademaker
	Mike Skelton
	Suzanne Spencer

 

MINUTES:

Councilwoman Greer moved to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2018 Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Phillips and approved unanimously.

FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:

The financial reports for May, 2018 were moved for approval by Councilman Skelton, and seconded by Councilwoman Spencer and approved unanimously.

Councilwoman  Rademaker moved to approve the May bills, totaling $38,751.79 and was seconded by Councilwoman Davis.  The motion passed unanimously.

RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS:  Resident, Marty Hoehler, introduced himself and stated he will be running for Windy Hills City Council in the upcoming November elections.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance/Ordinances:  Councilwoman Davis stated she will address the Tax and Budget Ordinances later in the meeting.

Code Enforcement:  Steve Teaford stated the Rental and unlicensed vehicles Ordinances will have to be re-designed to include Air B&B properties and more stringent rules for unlicensed vehicles.  He also sent an email with the addresses that need to be grandfathered in to the parking pad Ordinance/Resolution.

Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills:   Councilwoman Spencer reported that there are 12 new residents.  She stated that the Community Caring Team will have a hand out at the 4th of July Picnic.

Community Events/Newsletter/Tree Board:   Councilwoman Greer reported that Arbor Day has been rescheduled to be held at the Ice Cream Social on September 23.  She made a motion to appoint Bruce Blue and Scott Breland to the Tree Board.  Her motion was seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker and passed unanimously.  She also stated that the Tree Board sent out letters to the residents on Clerkenwell offering new trees, but had no response.  The Tree Board will use the money for those trees to replace damaged or dying trees on Ambridge.  A tree has died on Indian Ridge and Plant Kingdom will replace it at cost.  The next tree board meeting will be on August 23.  The next newsletter deadline is August 18.

Public Works:  Councilman Phillips reported the dead dogwood tree on the Green has been removed.  He also reported that advertisement for paving bids will be placed in the Courier Journal.

Police Liaison/Real Estate Signs:  Councilwoman Rademaker read the report she had previously distributed.  She stated that Graymoor/Devondale Police Department patrolled Windy Hills for 109.22 hours. 95 minutes of radar time was spent on Ambridge, resulting in three warnings.  Rudy Lane received about 17 hours of radar time, resulting in two citations and two warnings.  There was an additional forty minutes of radar time that was not identified.  Additional citations were issued at Brownsboro and Hubbards and Westport and Ambridge.  There was one house on house watch.  Suspicious persons were reported on Windygo Ct. and Windhurst.  Investigations were done on Ambridge and Foeburm.  There was a hit and run on Clerkenwell with minor damage.  Included in the report were 15 City Ordinance citations – no location as well as a citation on Tottenham.  There was a note that the police department was using a new reporting method and fewer activities were reported at first.

Windy Hills Green/City Beautification:  No report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Recycling Update:  Councilman Phillips reported that Waste Management will be ordering tubs for everyone and it may be an August start date.

First Reading of Ordinance 4, Series 2017/2018 Ad Valorem Taxes for 2018:  Councilwoman Rademaker made a motion to have Ordinance 4, Series 2017/2018 regarding the Ad Valorem Taxes for 2018 read into record.  Councilwoman Spencer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  Attorney Hodge read the summary of  Ord 4, Series 2017/2018.  Councilman Phillips made a motion to approve Ordinance 4, Series 2017/2018 and was seconded by Councilwoman Davis.  The motion passed by a roll call vote as follows.

Helen Davis – Aye	Kate Greer – Aye	Lou Phillips – Aye
Marianne Rademaker – Aye	Mike Skelton – Aye	Suzanne Spencer – Aye

First Reading of Ordinance 5, Series 2017/2018 Budget for 2018:  Councilwoman Greer made a motion to have Ordinance 5, Series 2017/2018 regarding the 2018 Budget read into record.  Councilwoman Rademaker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  Attorney Hodge read the summary of Ordinance 5, Series 2017/2018 into record.  Councilwoman Rademaker made a motion to approve Ordinance 5, Series 2017/2018 and was seconded by Councilwoman Davis.  The motion passed by a roll call vote as follows.

Helen Davis – Aye	Kate Greer – Aye	Lou Phillips – Aye
Marianne Rademaker – Aye	Mike Skelton – Aye	Suzanne Spencer – Aye

Telecommunication Franchises:  Attorney Hodge stated there will be a meeting with the Jefferson County Cable Commission for further action.

Ordinance Codification Update:  Clerk Moore stated that she had a meeting with Pam Howarah with the State Libraries and Archives.  They filed a report that was due.  Ms. Howarah stated that everything seemed to be on schedule.  Mrs. Moore stated that once this project is completed it will allow anyone to research all of the City’s Ordinances on line and in a very organized way.

Other:  Jonlyn Court – Councilman Skelton made a motion to hire Adam with Brownsboro Lawn Care for a price of not greater than $1,500 depending on the approval of the majority of the residents on that street to remove and relocate all the plantings (except the tree), remove the tree, and place gravel on the island after all is removed.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis.  After a long discussion Councilwoman Rademaker called the question and was seconded by Councilman Phillips and passed unanimously.  The original motion passed with a vote of 5 Ayes and one abstaining – Councilman Phillips.

NEW BUSINESS: 

Independence Day Celebration:  Councilwoman Greer reported that the City has hired a new caterer for the same price.  There will be no soft drinks provided, but tea and lemonade will be included.  The parade will start a little later with Uncle Sam driving his red Corvette after handing out flags and a copy of the Constitution.  Rain will not cancel, as the new caterer will provide tents if needed.

Code Enforcement Board Participation:  Attorney Hodge stated that everything has been filed for us to participate in the Suburban Code Enforcement Board.  He is waiting for the Council from Graymoor/Devondale to approve our participation in this Board.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:  Attorney Hodge reported that the impound property is full and due to that, Metro would be slow in moving disabled cars to the impound lot.

MAYOR’S REPORT:  Mayor Ising commented on the article he had distributed regarding local governance in regards to the Drug Crisis.  He also stated that the filing of papers to run for local office is August 14 at 4:00 pm at 710 W. Ormsby.  There is a $50 filing fee.  He also reminded all that their Bios for the newsletter would be due to Councilwoman Greer by August 18.  He reported that he attended the Tree Board meeting and stated they are doing a good job with Councilwoman Greer representing the City.  He has asked Councilman Phillips to be Mayor pro-tem while he is on vacation.  He also reported that Brownsboro Hardware will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary and he will be presenting a proclamation from the City to Jim Lehrer.

Comments/Questions to the Council as a Whole:  A new resident from Victoria Place asked if she could approach her neighbors about keeping up their newspaper boxes or remove them.  She said they are in need of repair.  She also reported that the fence into Victoria Place is in need of painting/repair.

Councilwoman Rademaker moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Greer and the motion passed unanimously.

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E. James Ising, Mayor

Sandy Moore, City Clerk